Heavily: meaning, definitions and examples

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heavily

[ ˈhɛvɪli ]

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adverb of manner

To a great degree; in a serious manner. Used to emphasize the extent or degree of something.

Synonyms

deeply, intensely, seriously, vigorously

Examples of usage

She relied heavily on her friends for support during difficult times.
The rain fell heavily, causing flooding in the streets.

Translations

Translations of the word "heavily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesadamente

🇮🇳 भारी रूप से

🇩🇪 schwer

🇮🇩 berat

🇺🇦 важко

🇵🇱 ciężko

🇯🇵 重く

🇫🇷 lourdement

🇪🇸 pesadamente

🇹🇷 ağır bir şekilde

🇰🇷 무겁게

🇸🇦 بثقل

🇨🇿 těžce

🇸🇰 ťažko

🇨🇳 沉重地

🇸🇮 težko

🇮🇸 þunglega

🇰🇿 ауыр түрде

🇬🇪 მძიმედ

🇦🇿 ağır

🇲🇽 pesadamente

Word origin

The word 'heavily' originated from the Middle English word 'heveli', which comes from the Old English 'hefiglice', meaning 'greatly, violently'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to express a high degree or intensity of something.